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Old 05-16-14 | 09:04 PM
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Originally Posted by pdlamb
Darker clothing can help. When you see salt deposits building up on your jersey or shorts, it's probably time for more salt and water.

Although I've occasionally managed a visible salt deposit on a yellow jersey. Hot day!
Yeah, I've had my black shorts almost turn white during a long hot ride. I don't feel like I'm sweating ... but there it is.


And after a particular winter century, I knew I had the clothing right when all my inner layers were dry (I was wearing a polypro, merino wool, fleece, and then a jacket) and the outer jacket had a visible salt deposit all over it.
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